慌てる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 慌てる | 慌てない |
| Polite | 慌てます | 慌てません |
| Past polite | 慌てました | 慌てませんでした |
| Past | 慌てた | 慌てなかった |
| Te-form | 慌てて | 慌てないで |
| Desire | 慌てたい | 慌てたくない |
| Potential | 慌てられるalso 慌てれる | 慌てられないalso 慌てれない |
| Passive | 慌てられる | 慌てられない |
| Causative | 慌てさせる | 慌てさせない |
| Causative passive | 慌てさせられる | 慌てさせられない |
| Volitional | 慌てよう | |
| Polite volitional | 慌てましょう | |
| Imperative | 慌てろ | 慌てるな |
| Conditional | 慌てれば | 慌てなければ |
| Tara conditional | 慌てたら | 慌てなかったら |
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
panic; get flustered; lose composure
Describes a state of mental confusion or agitation, often in response to an unexpected situation. Focuses on the emotional reaction rather than physical rushing.
During an earthquake, don't panic and rush outside.
彼は試験中に慌てて、簡単な問題を間違えた。
He got flustered during the exam and made a mistake on an easy question.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Usually in the 慌てて form, meaning to do something in a hurried or rushed manner, often because of panic or pressure. The action itself is hurried, not just the mental state.
遅刻しそうになって、慌てて家を出た。
I was about to be late, so I hurriedly left the house.
彼女は慌てて書類をかばんに詰め込んだ。
She hastily stuffed the documents into her bag.
I panicked at the sudden question.
I rushed out of the house because I thought I'd be late.
Please explain calmly, without rushing.
慌てる focuses on hurried panic or haste, whereas まごつく centers on not knowing what to do rather than rushing.